Food Safety Refreshers
10 short refreshers, built around FSA training films
Each one is around 15 minutes: a short introduction, the Food Standards Agency’s own training film on the topic, a practical “doing it right in your kitchen” lesson, and a 5-question check. Pass it, and you get a Kitchen Tonic certificate of completion.
A refresher, not a replacement
Refreshers are not accredited training and do not replace Level 2 or Level 3 food safety courses. They are a fast way to reinforce one specific habit, such as handwashing or chilled storage, between your team’s full training cycles.
- Built around an FSA training film, used with permission
- 15-minute self-paced lesson set plus a 5-question check
- Kitchen Tonic certificate of completion, valid for 12 months
The Food Standards Agency does not endorse, partner with, or review Kitchen Tonic’s courses. Each refresher uses one of their public training films with permission; everything else, the lessons, the practical guidance, and the assessment, is written by Kitchen Tonic.
Why the full set is worth it
Two numbers from the Food Standards Agency explain why ten 15-minute top-ups are worth more than their price tag suggests.
For you
- The FSA estimates foodborne illness costs the UK economy around £9 billion a year — the habits these refreshers cover (handwashing, chilled storage, cross-contamination, cooling, reheating) are exactly where that risk starts
- Ten short top-ups, one for each habit that most often slips between full Level 2 or Level 3 training cycles
- Each one ends in a Kitchen Tonic certificate of completion, useful evidence of ongoing CPD for your own record
For your business
- An FSA consumer survey found 55% of people had checked a business’s food hygiene rating, and 46% do so “always” or “most of the time” before choosing where to eat
- Refreshing a whole team on all ten habits costs a fraction of one person’s day rate
- Ten completed certificates per team member is straightforward evidence of ongoing training if an EHO asks what’s happened since the last full course
Sources: Food Standards Agency Cost of Illness analysis (foodborne disease burden) and FSA consumer tracker survey (food hygiene rating checking behaviour).
The series
Handwashing Refresher
When and how to wash hands properly in a working kitchen.
Keeping Equipment Separate Refresher
Colour-coded boards, separate storage, and stopping cross-contamination.
Pest Control Basics Refresher
Spotting the signs early and keeping pests out of your kitchen.
Keeping Food Covered Refresher
Protecting food from contamination and allergen cross-contact.
Staff Illness and Fitness to Work Refresher
Exclusion rules, reporting duties, and covering cuts correctly.
Cleaning Effectively Refresher
Why cleaning and disinfecting are two different steps, done right.
Chilled Storage and Display Refresher
Fridge temperatures, display limits, and keeping raw food separate.
Chilling Food Safely Refresher
Cooling cooked food quickly and safely before it goes in the fridge.
Cooking Safely Refresher
Core temperatures, probe technique, and the foods that need extra care.
Reheating Safely Refresher
Reheating food once, thoroughly, and knowing when to bin it instead.
Frequently asked questions
Are Food Safety Refreshers accredited?
No. Refreshers are short Kitchen Tonic courses built around a Food Standards Agency training film, ending in a Kitchen Tonic certificate of completion. They are not an RSPH or Ofqual-regulated qualification, and they do not replace Level 2 or Level 3 food safety training. They are designed to reinforce one specific habit between full training cycles.
Does the FSA endorse Kitchen Tonic?
No. Each refresher is built around one of the Food Standards Agency's public training films, used with permission. The FSA does not endorse, partner with, or review Kitchen Tonic's courses.
How long does one refresher take?
Around 15 minutes: a short introduction, the FSA film, a practical "doing it right in your kitchen" lesson, and what an EHO looks for. It finishes with a 5-question check.
What do I get for passing?
A Kitchen Tonic certificate of completion, valid for 12 months, downloadable instantly from your learn portal account.
Can I buy all 10 at once?
Yes. Use "Add all to basket" on this page to buy the full series in one checkout. Each course still has its own certificate and its own place in your learn portal.